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#459 of 635 schools in WV
Philip Barbour High School Complex
High School · Barbour County Board of Education · Philippi, WV
A Barbour County Board of Education high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
99 Horseshoe Dr, Philippi, WV 26416
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Philip Barbour High School Complex score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated932/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philippi), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,740
Median home value
$136,500
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Barbour County Board of Education
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Philip Barbour High School Complex is listed in BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Philip Barbour High School Complex
Philip Barbour High School Complex is a public high school in Philippi, WV, part of Barbour County Board of Education, serving approximately 589 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #459 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philip Barbour High School Complex
What grades does Philip Barbour High School Complex serve?
Philip Barbour High School Complex serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Philip Barbour High School Complex?
Philip Barbour High School Complex has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip Barbour High School Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Philip Barbour High School Complex is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Philip Barbour High School Complex rank in WV?
Philip Barbour High School Complex ranks #459 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Philip Barbour High School Complex's MySchoolScout rating?
Philip Barbour High School Complex has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Philip Barbour High School Complex?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Philip Barbour High School Complex has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Philip Barbour High School Complex a charter school?
No, Philip Barbour High School Complex is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Philip Barbour High School Complex a Title I school?
No, Philip Barbour High School Complex is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Barbour County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (304) 457-1360
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 26416)
- 7,157
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 26416; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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